AI Depression Ratings Say More About the AI Than You
If AI screens for depression, its own biases could mislead doctors about your mental health.
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- AI models give inconsistent depression ratings for the same person, depending on the model used.
- The ratings often reflect the AI's training and design, not the patient's true mental state.
- This could lead to misdiagnosis if AI is used in mental health screening without human oversight.
Why It Matters
If AI misreads depression, you could get wrong treatment or miss needed help—always double-check with a human.